Sentence examples for was actively dying from inspiring English sources

The patient was actively dying.

The release said Ms. Fleming received a diagnosis of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer a month ago, and "she was told she was actively dying".

Whilst irrelevant when someone was actively dying this could be misunderstood if the resident's trajectory to death was prolonged.

In two of the studies (EPOCH and TTT EoL) the majority of ACPs had been completed only at the point when it was clear to all involved that the person was actively dying, which was in the last few days or, in one case, the last few hours of life (Table  1).> Relational uncertainty operated at an interpersonal and organisational level.

Ms. Pitorak observed that while IV fluids can help terminally ill patients who become delirious from dehydration, they can also cause swelling, nausea and pain in patients who are actively dying.

Every photo of Johnny Depp that looks like he's actively dying of blood shortage?

The Catholic Healthcare Association was quick to point out the new Directive does not apply to patients who are actively dying.

Not long ago, Lindsay Turk, a 32-year-old social worker who makes house calls, had an elderly patient, a devoted father with a large family who for a week had been "actively dying," meaning that his internal organs were failing.

Unless the patient is actively dying, this should include identification and correction of any dehydration, electrolyte deficiencies, and acid-base disturbances caused by prolonged vomiting.

Firstly, the definition of being palliative care appropriate stated unresolved problems seven days post-admission, which may have excluded recent admissions who were actively dying, and those with recent admissions whose problems may have remained unresolved.

Interventions that emphasise education and training on symptom management and regular review of residents by visiting professionals and care home staff will be well placed to address symptom management, but may not be as able to address relational uncertainties that arise when it is unclear if someone is actively dying and residents' relatives disagree with treatment decisions.